In a nutshell
This study aimed to investigate the Nuro system for percutaneous tibial neuromodulation (PTNM) to treat overactive bladder (OAB). This study found that PTNM using Nuro is an effective and safe treatment for OAB.
Some background
Overactive bladder (OAB) occurs when the bladder muscle is too active. Instead of staying at rest as urine fills the bladder, the bladder contracts. This causes a person to feel a sudden and sometimes overwhelming urge to urinate even when the bladder is not full. Percutaneous tibial neuromodulation (PTNM) is an option. This is when the ankle nerve is stimulated. This nerve connects to other nerves that control the bladder. Nuro is a new device that delivers PTNM.
It is unclear how effective the Nuro system is for people who have not been on medication for OAB.
Methods & findings
This study had 120 patients with OAB. They had 12 weeks of Nuro. They had not been on medication previously. They kept bladder diaries to evaluate their symptoms.
Improvements were noticed in incontinence episodes from baseline. After 12 sessions, patients had an average of 2.4 fewer incontinence episodes per week. Side-effects included pain at the site of treatment for 3.3% of patients.
The bottom line
This study found that PTNM using Nuro is an effective and safe treatment for OAB.
The fine print
This study received funding support from Medtronic, the developer of Nuro.
Published By :
Urology
Date :
Jun 11, 2019
